Punta del Este weather in May (Maldonado, Uruguay)

Planning a trip to Punta del Este in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Punta del Este generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Punta del Este in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 149 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta del Este climate page with graphs.

 

Punta del Este, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 149 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uruguay in May

Find out more about the weather in Uruguay in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Punta del Este in May?

For visitors traveling to Punta del Este, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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